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In this paper, the relationship between problem solving skills and creativity of the Computer Education and Instructional Technology Department (CEIT) students is studied. The study was conducted with the Computer Education and Instructional Technology Departments of A University and B University in 2009–2010 academic year with the participation of first and second undergraduate classes. The data collection instrument to measure problem solving skills is developed with the participation of 52 students selected randomly from A University CEIT students for pilot research, then 94 students randomly selected from A and B Universities for the main research. The research is a survey study and results are evaluated statistically. Statistical results show that there are significance at 0,05 level between problem solving skills and creativity. According to gender, female students are superior to male students at 0,05 significance in terms of the fluency dimension of creativity categories. With respect to different university students, A University students are superior to B University students at 0,05 significance level in terms of originality dimension of creativity categories.